Master Materials Scheduler

The HEINEKEN Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Procurement & MRP Specialist to lead site-level planning governance and ensure the 4-week MPS KPI is met. You will manage OTIF for Packaging, Brewhouse, Indirect, and MRO items, coordinate BOM updates, and chair supplier meetings to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 5 years FMCG-MRP experience, strong SAP and Excel skills, and proven ability to negotiate, collaborate, and deliver improvements

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG-MRP environment.
• Proven supplier management engagements.
• Strong leadership capabilities and people management.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills.
• High acumen of SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities.
• Future-orientated with contingency planning.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Perseverance and resilience when confronted with adversity.

Responsibilities

• Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to meet 4-week MPS KPI.
• Manage OTIF processes to ensure Packaging and Brewhouse plans are met, including Returnable requirements.
• Manage OTIF process for Indirect and MRO items.
• Coordinate PIPO process for the site, including requesting BOM updates.
• Chair monthly and quarterly SPP meetings with key suppliers for both MRP and site SLAs.
• Ensure service levels are maintained through management of contracts and engagement with Group Contract managers.
• Manage the Supplier claims process for the site.
• Timely escalations of material constraints to ensure mitigation processes are in place.
• Adhere to ICC purchasing procedures for the site.
• Maintain and improve relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensure competitive pricing and implement cost savings.
• Implement purchasing policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System and policies; SOPs.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPL Manager and support end-to-end PPL processes on site.

Skills

MRP fundamentals

Supplier management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Resilience

Education

Relevant tertiary degree in Production/Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Drive MRP fundamentals adherence and governance at site level to ensure site 4-week MPS KPI is met.
• Manage OTIF processes to ensure Packaging and Brewhouse plans are met, including Returnable requirements.
• Manage OTIF process for Indirect and MRO items.
• Co-ordinate PIPO process for the site, including requesting for BOM updates.
• Chair monthly and quarterly SPP meetings with key suppliers for both MRP and site SLA’s.
• Ensure service levels are maintained through management of contracts and engagement with Group Contract managers.
• Manage the Supplier claims process for the site.
• Timely escalations of material constraints to ensure mitigation processes are in place.
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process for site.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Ensuring competitive pricing and implementing cost savings.
• Implementing and adhering to purchasing policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage Sedibeng Material Scheduling team.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPL Manager and support end to end PPL processes on site.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.
• 5 years’ experience proven track record of working within an FMCG- MRP environment.
• Proven supplier management engagements
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• High acumen of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

Closing date 25 Sept 2026